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The clothes of men and women during the biblical periods in Palestine are not described in any detail, but they probably resembled those of neighbouring peoples, of which illustrations exist. They were worn both for warmth and sometimes for their appearance, and out of modesty (Gen.3:7), though children before adolescence commonly ran around naked. A man's outer garment was a kind of long robe, which could also serve as a blanket, though it was possible also to change into night attire (perhaps Neh.4:23), and not to possess this represented extreme poverty (Job24:7). Undergarments supported by the shoulders were also available.

Jesus is described as having a seamless tunic (John19:23) which was stripped from him before he was crucified naked, and the unnamed young man who lost his linen cloth (Mark14:51–2) during Jesus' arrest must have been wearing a simple garment round his body without a girdle such as Elijah used (2 Kgs.1:8), followed by John the Baptist (Mark1:6). Sandals were generally necessary (Matt.10:10), as was a covering over the head. Women wore similar dress to that of men but sometimes also with a veil. There could be some decoration, especially at the time of marriage (Ezek.16:10). Persons of rank were expected to dress accordingly, and sackcloth with ashes was prescribed for times of mourning and penitence.

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Dress — Dress, v. i. 1. (Mil.) To arrange one s self in due position in a line of soldiers; the word of command to form alignment in ranks; as, Dress right, dress! [1913 Webster] 2. To clothe or apparel one s self; to put on one s garments; to pay… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Dress-Up — is a game played mainly by girls. It involves dressing up, usually to impersonate someone. The type of clothes they dress up in often resembles who they are trying to be, either adults clothing or special play clothes designed specifically for… … Wikipedia

Dress — Dress, n. 1. That which is used as the covering or ornament of the body; clothes; garments; habit; apparel. In your soldier s dress. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. A lady s gown; as, silk or a velvet dress. [1913 Webster] 3. Attention to apparel, or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

dress — ► VERB 1) (also get dressed) put on one s clothes. 2) put clothes on (someone). 3) wear clothes in a particular way or of a particular type: she dresses well. 4) decorate or arrange in an artistic or attractive way. 5) clean, treat, or apply a… … English terms dictionary

dress|er — dress|er1 «DREHS uhr», noun. 1. a person who dresses (himself, another person, a shop window, or a wound): »the dresser for an actress. He…prided himself on being an immaculate dresser (Newsweek). 2. a tool or machine to prepare things for use.… … Useful english dictionary